War is not an option: Shabana Azmi on Indo-Pak relations

The 67-year-old believes the film industry plays a major role in bringing people closer

Bollywood veteran and social activist Shabana Azmi feels that war between India and Pakistan should not happen, and is not an option.

"The relationship between the citizens of Pakistan and India needs to remain interactive. We need to converse and exchange ideas and thoughts," the 67-year-old actor commented.

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"War is not an option, discussions and talks are needed to solve the disputes between the countries," Shabana said during an interactive session Baithak, organised by News18 on Tuesday.

She also urged people to introduce more student exchange and cultural exchange programs as they will help in understanding the people and their beliefs more.



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The Tehzeeb actor went on to add, "During cricket match of Pakistan and India, people start behaving like rivals and discriminate against each other. So, that time film is the medium through which feeling of love can be generated among people of India and Pakistan through artistes' performances."

"More films should be made through which message of love and peace is imparted, and there should be a joint collaboration between the nations," she asserted.

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Taapsee Pannu, whose film Mulk was called out for being 'pro-Muslim', hopes for a release in Pakistan.

The Pink starlet said, "In India, people called me anti-national for my performance in 'Mulk', but after the release of the film, people appreciated me. I am a proud Indian and it is a proud Indian film."

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